Drama · United Kingdom · 2020 · 18m

The Act

The Act poster
Director
Thomas Hescott
Cast
Samuel Barnett as Matthews Simon Lennon as Jimmy Cyril Nri as Edna May Annette Badland as Flo Ian Hallard as Emmeline Matthew Baldwin as Christabelle
Crew
Chris Fergusson — Director of Photography David I'anson — Editor Pete Lawson — Screenplay Matthew Baldwin — Screenplay Thomas Hescott — Screenplay Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano — Producer
Tagline

Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

Synopsis

In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.

Trailer The Act — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
london, englandlgbtsoho london1960sgay themeshort filmhomosexualitydecriminalizationlgbt history
Key Collaborators
Thomas Hescott Director Chris Fergusson Director of Photography David I'anson Editor Pete Lawson Screenplay Matthew Baldwin Screenplay Thomas Hescott Screenplay Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano Producer
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